How to bet the San Pasqual Stakes

Thu Jan 23 2025John Mucciolo

A talented field of seven will travel nine panels on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 San Pasqual S. (G2).
How to bet the Wishing Well Stakes

Thu Jan 23 2025John Mucciolo

A full field of fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Wishing Well S. at Turfway Park.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Turfway, Turf Paradise

Thu Jan 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 23 at Turf Paradise and Santa Anita, along with analysis of carryovers at Turf Paradise and Turfway Park.
Exotics Plays for the 2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf

Wed Jan 22 2025John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 14 is entered to contest the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. The 1 1/8-mile event on the lawn attracted a very good group, but the race lacks pace, and I will use the runners that I expect to be in the mix from the opening stages of the tilt.
Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday

Wed Jan 22 2025John Mucciolo

The Pick 4 of the Week will take place at Gulfstream Park on the Pegasus World Cup undercard on Saturday.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa’s $24,919 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jan 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs, including analysis of Tampa's $24,919 Super High 5 carryover.
Tipsheet: 2025 Southwest Stakes

Wed Jan 22 2025John Mucciolo

A cast of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn dirt on Saturday in the lucrative, $1 million Southwest S. (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series tilt will reward the first five across the wire with qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 structure.
Pick 3 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Saturday

Wed Jan 22 2025John Mucciolo

The $1 million Southwest S. (G3) leads the Saturday card at Oaklawn Park which will play host to six black-type races in total. I will make the Pick 3 of the Week consisting of the trio of races that lead up to the marquee race of the afternoon.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 22

Tue Jan 21 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aloha Kitten drops in class

Tue Jan 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Turf Paradise, including a Southern California shipper dropping in class.
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three Fair Grounds Pick 6 singles

Mon Jan 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 20 at Santa Anita and Fair Grounds, including three singles for the $2,987 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Barnes firms into 6-1 individual favoritism in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3

Mon Jan 20 2025TwinSpires Staff

Unbeaten San Vicente (G2) winner Barnes consolidated his position as the individual favorite in the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), closing as the 6-1 choice among the named interests in Pool 3.
How to bet Santa Anita’s $52,051 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Jan 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Santa Anita features two graded stakes and a $52,051 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.